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Thoothukudi (formerly called Tuticorin) is a port city, a municipal corporation, and an industrial city in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The city lies on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. Thoothukudi is the capital and headquarters of Thoothukudi district.
Thoothukudi, also known as Tuticorin is popularly known as the ‘Pearl City’ due to the pearl fishing that is carried out in the coastal belt of the city. One of the major seaports in India, the Thoothukudi port has a lush history dating back to the 6th century CE.
Forming part of the Pandian kingdom between 7th and 9th Century A.D., Thoothukudi remained in the hands of the Cholas during the period between 9th and 12th century. Emergence of Thoothukudi as a maritime port attracted travelers, adventures, and eventually colonizers.
Popularly known as Thoothukudi, Tuticorin is a port city in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. The city lies 40km east of Tirunelveli on the gulf of Mannar of the Bay of Bengal. Tuticorin is known as the pearl city due to the pearl fishing carried out in the town.
Oct 5, 2024 · Tuticorin, city, southern Tamil Nadu state, southern India. The city lies on the Gulf of Mannar of the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles (40 km) east of Tirunelveli, to which it is connected by road and rail. It developed from a small fishing village into a flourishing Portuguese colony in the 16th.
Mar 16, 2021 · Things to Do in Thoothukudi, India: See Tripadvisor's 1,490 traveler reviews and photos of Thoothukudi tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in Thoothukudi. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Oct 8, 2024 · Thoothukudi is traditionally known for pearl fishing and shipping activities, production of salt and other related business. This is a port city in the southern region of Tamilnadu. This is a natural port, from this place freedom fighter V.O.Chidambaranar operated the Swadeshi shipping company during the British rule.
